Master of Her Sins
They thought I would be soft.
As they dragged me backward, my mind didn't freeze. Instead, a memory from a decade ago flashed with crystal clarity—the dusty training mats in the basement of the Ricaforte estate, the harsh smell of sweat, and Sebastian’s low, unyielding voice echoing in my ear.
“If they pin your arms, Bela, you aren't fighting their upper body. You’re fighting their balance. Lower your center. Make them carry your dead weight.”
I didn't pull away. Instead, I violently dropped all my weight, slamming my knees toward the stone floor.